INGREDIENTS
Akkha Masoor Dal
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Washed whole red lentils - 250 grams
Water - 900 milliliters
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
Onions - 95 grams
Tomato - 145 grams
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. In a pressure cooker, add 250 grams washed whole red lentils, 900 milliliters water, 1 teaspoon salt and mix well.
2. Cover it with and cook on medium heat till you hear 3 whistles. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy pot, add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
4. Add 95 grams onions and fry till translucent.
5. Now, add 145 grams tomato and saute till it turns soft and pulpy.
6. Then, add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and stir well.
7. Add 1 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
8. Now, add the cooked dal in it and mix it well. Bring it to a boil.
9. Garnish with coriander.
10. Serve hot with roti.